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  1. How Many Patients Each Shift?

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to NurseStephen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    five questions to answer: 1) what type of setting do you perform nursing? long term care (float between: alzheimer's unit, ltc unit, "problem child" unit, & transitional care unit) 2) what type of...

  2. Crazy Work Environment

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think I'd be able to find a job that would cover my pregnancy. Since it's a pre-existing condition. Plus, you have to wait 3 months to get insured at most places around here. And the 2 week...

  3. Crazy Work Environment

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The policy is one brief per shift. The night CNA's have learned to hide briefs that aren't used. Not much better, but it helps. Same with linens. We hoard.. A lot. They're threatening to write up the...

  4. Do you keep your license(s) in your wallet?

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to phoenixrn's topic in General Nursing

    Safe spot at home! I kept my license in my wallet and now... I can't find either of

  5. New nurse looking for advice

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Honestly, good time management comes with a little more experience. Experience on that unit, experience on that shift, experience as a nurse in general. Stick with it. You'll catch on and soon...

  6. Altering a patients chart

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to sunkissed75's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is wrong and illegal and all that....... All I can say is, wait until you're out of school and on the floor. I've been told quite a few times to "just make it look good!" (meaning the MAR's...

  7. DON out to get me?

    carbaminohemoglobin posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm a new nurse. got my pn license in january. been working at the same ltc fac since xmas eve. i feel i'm adjusting well to the job, but having major issues with the don and other nurses. the don...

  8. What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make...

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to KidsRNstill's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see anything wrong with this. You weren't comparing the pt to an infant; you were talking about diapers. But I can see how it might have offended an oriented

  9. New LPN vs. Older CNA's

    carbaminohemoglobin posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello all. I am a very young (19), very new LPN. Just passed my NCLEX, but have been working as a GPN since Xmas. I work in LTC as a Charge Nurse. And there are a few aides and CMTs that HATE me; are...

  10. DON out to get me?

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wasn't on my shift. Not my

  11. DON out to get me?

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I didn't think about it like that. I'm not trying to shut the NH down, I just want to take care of the residents. I do approach the DON often about things I see and nothing ever really comes of...

  12. DON out to get me?

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've already started looking for a new job. It sucks to feel like I'm being pushed out by this person who given her track record of 5 NH's in the past 3 years won't be at this facility for very long...

  13. DON out to get me?

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    About the siderails, okay. I get that. But the complaint note. I thought we were the pt advocate. If a pt is being abused, neglected.. Shouldn't that be brought to State's

  14. DON out to get me?

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The other things she's called me for: 1) a resident wanted to file a complaint against a CNA from the evening shift b/c she had left her sitting in her own feces, urine for 5 hrs, refused to clean her...

  15. Scared to start new job--normal?

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to mystykstar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it is very normal! You're going into a very new job. New to the staff, surroundings, rules, and the job itself. I think you'd be crazy not to be nervous, anxious! You're getting out of your...

  16. Interview............ **groans**

    carbaminohemoglobin posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went to an interview today. God, I feel like such an idiot!! The woman asked me what skills I would bring to their facility.. And what did I say?? I said "I'm sociable." Stupid, stupid, stupid! I...

  17. Anxiety about first day of work as an LPN (In a week!!)

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to simpliicomplex's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello :) Congrats on passing boards and getting your first nursing job! Just ask ask ask questions if you're unsure! The orientation will help you alot with paperwork that needs to get done. Ask the...

  18. DON from hell.

    carbaminohemoglobin posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    i work at a ltc facility that recently underwent owner change, name change, management change and constant staffing changes (quitting, firing, etc.) the new don is a b---- from hell. rude. doesn't...

  19. Interview............ **groans**

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well thanks Carluvscats. :] I feel better about the interview now that I've done other things with my day... And I'll let you know how it

  20. What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make...

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to KidsRNstill's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! Except I did this in the 5th grade. My science teacher had us stand up and read out of our textbook. I must've read "Orgasm" instead of organism 6 times before she corrected me. LOL! I didn't...

  21. Using words like honey, sweety a no-no?

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to bee212's topic in General Nursing

    Why are 'terms of endearment' wrong? I don't think I understand what the big deal is if the residents are okay with

  22. Using words like honey, sweety a no-no?

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to bee212's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty bad at this too. It just comes out! But there are never any complaints.. The residents love me, saying I'm always so nice and sweet to them.. Maybe they like it? I don't go overboard with...

  23. O2 Sat is 100% but the hemoglobin is 5g/100ml.. what is wrong with the patient?

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Oooh, Suanna! Awesome analogy!!

  24. First Code..

    carbaminohemoglobin replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've always found giving advice about emotions to be difficult. I can't tell you how to hide your feelings or detach from them. Caring, compassion, both great traits for a nurse. I'm sure one day, a...

  25. First Code..

    carbaminohemoglobin posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had my first code last night.. It was terrible. The woman was 94 years old, had pneumonia and C-Diff. 2 weeks ago she was walking, talking, and in amazing shape for a 94 year old. I was so shocked...